The importance of science communication and public engagement to professional associations
Scientists have gathered in professional associations to promote science to the public. The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) has invested resources in programs to promote anatomical sciences to the public (high school level via the Anato‐Bee; all levels via Anatomy nights) and train scientists how to talk to the public (SciComm Bootcamp ...
Martine Dunnwald+2 more
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Assessing the societal influence of academic research with ChatGPT: Impact case study evaluations
Abstract Academics and departments are sometimes judged by how their research has benefited society. For example, the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF) assesses Impact Case Studies (ICSs), which are five‐page evidence‐based claims of societal impacts.
Kayvan Kousha, Mike Thelwall
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ABSTRACT Prospective memory (PM) is the ability to remember to carry out intended actions in the future. The present study investigated the PM performance of autistic adults in everyday life. A total of 29 autistic participants and 30 controls matched for age, gender, and cognitive abilities completed various PM tasks (time‐based vs.
Larissa L. Faustmann, Mareike Altgassen
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY BEHAVIOR IN THE LEISURE INDUSTRY [PDF]
The leisure industry encompasses a large variety of segments and has a large addressability to the general audience. Talking about sports, entertainment, crafts, hobbies, etc.
Catrinel Dridea, Stefania Murgoci
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Occupational and leisure time physical activity in contrasting relation to ambulatory blood pressure [PDF]
Background: While moderate and vigorous leisure time physical activities are well documented to decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease, several studies have demonstrated an increased risk for cardiovascular disease in workers with high occupational
A Holtermann+40 more
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Listening to Hong Kong children's perspectives through pretend play
Abstract Quality in early childhood education and care (ECEC) has become an increasing concern in recent years. The issue has been regularly discussed by different stakeholders. However, the rising concern regarding quality in ECEC has not seriously taken into account children's perspectives.
Suzannie K. Y. Leung
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Speaking the Unspoken: Racism, Sport and Maori
In this paper, we argue that the intersection of two key ideologies – New Zealand’s purported history of good race relations, and the positive contribution sport is believed to make to racial equality – has created an environment in which it is difficult
Holly Raima Hippolite, Toni Bruce
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Shopping as a selling strategy for tourism: combination of marketing mix tools [PDF]
The use of time for entertainment has increased participation both at home and outside and, in our days, we look at the proliferation of a wide range of activities that are included in the leisure economy: tourism, catering, shopping, sports ...
Jiménez-Marín, Gloria
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Participation and satisfaction after spinal cord injury: results of a vocational and leisure outcome study [PDF]
Study design: Survey. Objectives: Insight in (1) the changes in participation in vocational and leisure activities and (2) satisfaction with the current participation level of people with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) after reintegration in society. Design:
A Berghammer+33 more
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‘Where are the adults?’: Troubling child‐activism and children's political participation
Abstract Children's political participation is a well‐established theme in childhood studies. In this article we offer an original account of child activism that takes into account the entangled and emergent aspect of children as activists. We begin with a historical and a conceptual review, noting the importance of mid‐20th century developments such ...
Sharon Hunter, Claire Cassidy
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